The Peru Gazette

  Glens Falls, NY – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 21st District. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in NY-21. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art from the students in my district for the Congressional […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the WAGE Equity Act, which closes the wage gap between women and men while prioritizing employees and businesses over trial lawyers. The 48 cosponsors represent geographic and ideologically diverse parts of the GOP Conference. The WAGE Equity Act is modeled […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Following the release of Attorney General Barr’s conclusions on the Mueller report, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement: “I have consistently supported the Mueller investigation from the beginning,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Policymakers on both sides of the aisle should respect the findings of this […]

From the office of Congesswoman Elise Stfanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will co-chair the Northern Border Caucus for the 116th Congress along with Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26.) The Caucus includes a bipartisan group of House Members who will spearhead the effort to address policies central to the United States-Canada partnership. “Canada continues to be […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Source: Stefanik’s Vladimir Putin Transparency Act Passes the House | Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on H.R. 8 and Governor Cuomo’s gun legislation that he signed earlier this week: “I am proud of my record as a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and of working across the aisle to enact common-sense reforms that protect our children, our schools […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Elise Stefanik and Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) introduced the Vladimir Putin Transparency Act. This bipartisan legislation instructs U.S. intelligence to collect and submit a report to Congress on Putin and his allies’ financial assets and secretive networks. “Putin and his political allies seek […]

Source: Stefanik breaks with Trump, votes against national emergency declaration | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik announced Lake Champlain Basin Program grants awarded to projects in our region to ensure the future of the Lake Champlain watershed remains intact. Congresswoman Stefanik was the lead Republican who worked to secure support for this funding in the House Appropriations process. She was able to nearly double the amount secured. […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Tedra Cobb files committee documents for possible 2020 run

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement regarding today’s forthcoming appropriations bill: “As I have said from my first campaign for Congress, I oppose government shutdowns,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “After reviewing the details of the bipartisan compromise appropriations bill, I will vote in support of […]

The Peru Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center is serving a great menu tonight. Coleslaw, turkey casserole, cranberry sauce, rice, gravy, bread. Pumpkin pie for dessert. Served 4:30 to 5:45. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Department of Transportation announced it has selected SkyWest Airlines to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) to Massena and Ogdensburg, New York. SkyWest will use a 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet to provide twelve round trips per community each week to Chicago O’Hare […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefank Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be joined by Steve Bowman, a United States Air Force Veteran and Director of the Clinton County Veterans Services Agency at the State of the Union address. Mr. Bowman retired from the Air Force in 1994 after 18 honorable years […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 116th Congress by GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. “I’m grateful to Leader McCarthy for reappointing me to the House Intelligence Committee,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “It is an honor to serve […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has cosponsored H.R. 367 – the Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019. Currently, the United States Coast Guard is the only branch of the military that is having to go without pay during this government shutdown. Despite this, the USCG continues […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 705 – the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019.  This bipartisan bill would authorize the Transportation Security Administration to use the security service fee to pay our Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. Under current law, […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik is a co-lead on H.R. 622, The Government Shutdown Prevention Act. The bill, introduced Wednesday, aims to fix the nonsensical budget process and do away with partisan politicking at the expense of federal workers. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have been a […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. This is a bi-partisan bill that allows surviving spouses of military members to not forgo their Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments if they become eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Tedra Cobb reflects on the midterm

Source: Stefanik votes to end shutdown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stefanik steps into limelight as leader of GOP women – Times Union

Source: New York poised to lose two congressional seats – Times Union

Source: Area farmers react to Farm Bill – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New military procurement plan threatens local dairies’ direct sales to Drum